first road trip w/ my LBZ

[mr. monte]

I'm about to take my LBZ on it's first long trip, only have about 1100 miles on her now, we'll see how the MPG are pulling my 24' enclosed carhauler @ 4400# empty to Alabama, the return trip I'll be pulling approx 8500-9000#

I know my '04 6.0 gasser only got 7-10 depending on hills and wind

the only thing that I have done so far is the EGR block-off, my exhaust won't be in until sept:( but have another haul in sept, should give me an idea how much the exhaust has helped;)

[Mark Rinker]

Sounds like a great trip! You might consider changing your rear diff and engine oil before your return trip.

[Kennedy]

Good break in trip!

Along with diff oil (I actually don't change mine that early) I would consider the Allison spin on and teh engine oil/filter prior to departing and/or upon return.

[mr. monte]

thanks:D

she just got a fresh change of rotella 15w40, wasn't going to do the diff for a while yet, have 1/2 case of royal purple 75w90 in the garage :D

I'll do the trans filter when I get back, now if summit would get my exhaust in!!!

there prices on magaflow exhausts were $100.00 CHEAPER than anywhere else. I got the 4" turbo-back in the pro series for 361.00, everywhere else was almost 500.00

Kennedy, my install on the fingerstick is COMPLETELY undetectable:D

NICE KIT!!!

P.S. what pyrometer do you guys like, I seen a cool gauge pod that goes over the steering colum
and air filter

[Dakster]

I changed my rear diff oil at 3500 miles and it was NASTY with a capital N. More metal particles than the magnet could hold. Glad I changed it out.

Where do you guys/gals get the Allison spin on filter so I can change some tranny fluid. I would also like to get a fuel filter as well. This is for the LMM.

Thanks,

Dakster

[mr. monte]

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[mr. monte]

well the first leg of the trip is done, 13.67 mpg, under 65
12.6 to 11.7 at 70 in the hills, figured by calculator, the DIC is about 3/4 of a MPG off:mad:

[mark45678]

you really should change the rear end fluid .......asap , trust me if your fluid is clean you will be the only owner lucky enough to get a great rear end !

[mr. monte]

I'll never go back to a gasser again;)

if I keep my speed down to 60, I get over 13 mpg, going through Ohio I had a heck of a tail wind, the mpg shot up to 15 mpg

pulling my trailer w/ the Dmax is such a joy compared to my old 6.0 gasser:cool:

Mark, that's next on my list ;)

[JohnC]

I'll never go back to a gasser again;)
...
pulling my trailer w/ the Dmax is such a joy compared to my old 6.0 gasser


Another one has seen the light!

:D :D :D

[mr. monte]

I used to drive a 2000 F-550 w/ the 7.3 powerstroke, it's nothing compared to my Dmax:D

[mr. monte]

well I did change my rear axle lube, I must be lucky, next to no metal on the magnet :D

[GVWR]

Couple of questions...
Are you pulling the cover or using a drain plug?

When you change the fluid, what are you putting back in?
I saw Mobil 1 synthetic gear oil at my parts store. Is that the ticket?
(remember, my choices are very limited here in BFA)
Should I look for something else in Fairbanks later this week?

Thanks

[mr. monte]

drain plug

I'm using Royal Purple 75w90, meets both GL-4 & GL-5 requirements

i've used it in my '04 2500 HD & my 600+ HP drag car for years

not to mention I had a 1/2 case here in the garage, so no need to go buy some:p

[Duramaster]

Hey Dak! The spin on Allison filter is available at your GM dealer. ;)